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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is engraved on the gift that Norah got for David for their anniversary?

2. Why does Caroline give up her hopes of opening a clinic in another country?

3. Why does Caroline try to slap a nurse?

4. What is Caroline's last name?

5. Where do David and Norah live at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norah think when Bree talks about her boyfriend betraying her?

2. What happens when David comes to visit Caroline at her apartment?

3. What happens unexpectedly when Norah gives birth?

4. What does Norah do while visiting her old house?

5. Why did meeting David cause Caroline to give up her dreams?

6. Why does Norah regret buying the camera for David?

7. What does Caroline write in a letter, and why does she never send it?

8. Why is Caroline so surprised when she sees a notice for Phoebe's memorial service?

9. What does Paul want to do with his future?

10. How does Caroline feel about her parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in this book, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Photography was a major theme and device in this book. Where did it appear, and how was it used to further the plot along in a unique way?

Essay Topic 3

Comic relief was a literary tool used well by Kim Edwards in this book. What are some of the key examples of this, and how did these scenes affect the plot of the book?

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